Education
- Master’s in Urban Planning, New York University
- Bachelor’s in Business, Pace University
Experience
- Freelance writer
- City of New York – Retired in 2008 after a career culminating as Assistant Commissioner. Duties involved emergency operations, zoning/urban design, and code enforcement.
- Early Career – US Army/Photographer/Carpenter/Contractor
Writing Awards
- The Storyteller Magazine People’s Choice Award for a Personal Essay – But I Don’t Remember
- Writer Digest Honorable Mention for a Personal Essay – The Memorial Service
Career Awards
- NYC Dept. of Buildings, Service Award for Work in Post-Katrina Mississippi, 2005
- FEMA, Certificate of Appreciation for contributions to the Building Design and Homeland Security Course, 2005
- Alliance for Downtown New York, Exceptional Service Award, 2004
- NYC Dept. of Buildings, World Trade Center 9/11 Inspection Effort Award, 2001
Professional Affiliations
- National Association of Independent Writers and Editors
- United States Green Building Council – LEED Accredited Professional
- American Institute of Certified Planners
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